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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,368.23 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,368.23 and 356.80 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,368.23 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,368.23 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,368.23 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 488,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,187.88/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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